David Sarvai

David Sarvai

Friday, 06 September 2013 08:22

Interview with Charlie Mohrle

During the 2007 510th Fighter Squadron Association reunion at Hampton Virginia, the 510th hired a camera crew to capture the memories of various members.  Here is a compilation of WWII P-47 Fighter Ace Charlie Mohrle, who recounts numerous stories about the P-47 and his time in the European Theater during WWII.

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Friday, 06 September 2013 08:07

WWII P-47 Gun Film

P-47 Gun footage of the 510th Fighter Squadron during WWII. There are numerous targets to include trains, tanks, and automobiles.

Friday, 06 September 2013 07:45

Japs Bomb US

Here is a Post-War silent film production regarding WII.  The film is based around Japan's role causing the USA to take action.

Monday, 03 June 2013 15:29

New secretary

Under Secretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning was sworn in by Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley during a formal ceremony May 31, 2013, at the Pentagon here.

In his duties, Fanning will be responsible for the efficient and effective management of Air Force resources and serve as the senior Air Force energy official. Additionally, he will serve as the focal point for space operations, policy and acquisition issues on the Air Force staff.

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Born in 1921 in Oklahoma City to Charles A. Mohrle and Anne Downey Mohrle of Kansas City. Charlie spent most of his youth in Galveston, Texas, where he graduated from Kirwin High School. He was a member of Boy Scout Troop 1 in Galveston and attained the rank of Eagle Scout. He attended the first National Boy Scout Jamboree in Washington, DC in 1937.

Stephen Tanner, of Texas, died during the evenng of Monday, April 22, 2013, after a long battle with cancer.  He was transferred to Select Specialy Hospital, in Houston TX when his health declined recently.

A memorial service will be at 1030 this Friday, May at 3rd at Fort Sam Houston, TX.

Buzzards around the globe send condolences to Karen Tanner for her loss. 

Stephen was a true Buzzard at heart and helped revitalize the 510th Fighter Squadron Association and website.

Cremation service will be conducted at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio.  More information will be posted as it becomes available.

Tribute to Stephen Tanner by Michael Barrowman

Tanner FlowersA simple phone call a little more than ten years ago transformed fading memories into a shining legacy that all past and future members of the 510th can embrace and cherish. Steve was the force that united generations of former 510th members. His tireless efforts forging our reunions united generations who served their country proudly and unconditionally. When I look at the photos on our website and recall all the stories told by those before me I will always think of Steve.

I will attend your memorial service where I will proudly wear the color purple, render a salute to a fallen warrior, raise the claw, and send you off with a hearty “Buzzards Rule, Once a Buzzard Always a Buzzard”

May you rest in peace Steve; it has been an honor to have known you. You will not be forgotten

A famous General once said “Old soldiers never die; they just fade away”. I would like to think that Old Buzzards never die but just depart the bounds of this world and ascend to the heavens. Thanks to Steve they will neither fade away nor be forgotten.

Col. David Walker, 31st Operations Group commander, passes the 510th Fighter Squadron guidon to its new commander, Lt. Col. Christopher Austin, during a change of command ceremony May 13, 2013, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Austin assumed command after Lt. Col. Michael Thompson stepped down as the squadron commander.

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Wednesday, 13 February 2013 18:13

Former Buzzard Lt to be Squadron Commander

Lieutenant Colonel John Marusa, or as we all know him "Farmer", will assume Command of the 457th Fighter Squadron on 3 March 2013.  The Air Force, the Reserves and Gaurd are full of many former Buzzard's providing outstanding service to our Great Nation. Congratulations to Farmer and his beautiful wife Dairy.
Tuesday, 12 February 2013 12:30

Buzzard Tribute

A compilation of 510TFS from Bien Hoa Air Base, Republic of Vietnam during 1969. 

 

Tuesday, 12 February 2013 11:52

Kosovo Buzzards

Compilation of the 510th Fighter Squadron Buzzards during the Kosovo Conflict.